Fellow Sacramento Home Winemakers Members! You have another opportunity to have your wine judged in time to be considered for entry into the coveted Sacramento Home Winemakers -Winemaker of the Year award. This recognition of winemaking excellence is the top award handed out each year at our holiday dinner in December.
The Placer County Wine & Grape Association (PCWGA) is having their 2026 Home Wine Competition on October 7, 2026. Entry drop-off deadline is September 30, 2026. However, Jim Allen, President of PCWGA, will be accepting wine submissions at our next SHW member meeting on September 16, 2026.
As a bonus, if you bring your wine to Jim at the meeting, the entry cost is only $15.00, which is the PCWGA member price. Entries after the meeting will be $20.00. Thank you Jim! This may be the last chance of the 2026 year to have your wine evaluated, which is a good thing.
2026 Rules and Information for this event can be found here: https://pcwga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Rules-Annual-PCWGA-Home-Winemaker-Competition.docx-2.pdf
2026 Entry Forms can be found here: https://pcwga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Form-Annual-PCWGA-Winemaker-Competition-Entry.docx-2.pdf
If you plan to bring your submissions to our member meeting on September 16, please read through the Rules and Instructions, enter you wine(s), and pay the fee prior to bringing them to Jim.
Below you fill find more information directly from PCWGA.
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| 2026 Annual Home Winemaking Competition This is your opportunity as an amateur winemaker to receive objective feedback on your craft. Each wine is evaluated by a panel of local commercial vintners, industry professionals, and wine connoisseurs using the UC Davis 20-point judging system. Every entrant receives their judges’ scoring sheets, offering valuable insights to help refine your winemaking skills and elevate future vintages. 🗓 Key Information Entry Drop-off Location: Ternero Olive Oil 3680 Lincoln Newcastle Hwy, Lincoln, CA 95648 Hours: Typically Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Please check the website to confirm hours Entry Drop-off Deadline: September 30, 2026 by 4:00 pm 🎟 Entry Fees & Details Judging will take place Wednesday, October 7 (closed session) Results will be posted on our website Thursday, October 8 Open to PCWGA Members & Non-members $15 per bottle (members)$20 per bottle (non-members) Amateurs only (those not working professionally in wine production or owners of a commercial winery) No limit to entries per person See Competition Rules and Entry Forms for complete details Let’s celebrate home winemaking excellence |
